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Derby may be out of reach but Al Zir can strike in Post

23.10.09
Doncaster's Racing Post Trophy contains the first four in the ante-post betting for next year's Investec Derby and it is a contest that has produced three of the last eight Epsom winners... more

Steinbeck has the class to halt Bolger's amazing run

16.10.09
Jim Bolger bids to land the Dewhurst Stakes for the fourth consecutive year and the twice-raced Chabal is certain to be popular... more

Bargain-buy Silver Grecian has John Ryan California dreaming

13.10.09
Connections of Silver Grecian are mulling over a trip to California for the Breeders' Cup next month, should the colt perform well in the Jumeirah Darley Dewhurst Stakes at Newmarket... more

Charlie Hills has ground concerns for High Heeled

30.06.09
Horse racing: Officials at Haydock have sought to allay fears that the ground will be too firm for classy filly High Heeled to take her place in the Lancashire Oaks... more

Sea The Stars scares off Brits

23.06.09
Horse racing: There will be no British interest in the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby as John Oxx's brilliant colt Sea The Stars has scared off many of his likely opponents... more

Delegator can take honours at last after trip to the Palace

15.06.09
Horse racing: He’s failed to hit the top so far but the colt can come good in the showpiece race at Ascot... more

Rainbow View has still got the class to shine through

04.06.09
Horse racing: There was no pot of gold for her backers at the end of the 1,000 Guineas, which left plenty finding flaws in Rainbow View... more

Crowded House Derby challenge is still not certain

01.06.09
Horse racing: Crowded House is a surprise inclusion among 13 entries unveiled at the six-day stage for the Derby at Epsom... more

John Gosden delighted with Rainbow View's Oaks workout

28.05.09
Horse racing: Leading Oaks fancy Rainbow View pleased trainer John Gosden in a spin round Epsom as part of the 'Breakfast With The Stars' event this morning ahead of the Classic... more

Rip Van Winkle boost as Johnny Murtagh takes mount

30.04.09
Horse racing: Rip Van Winkle is likely to go off favourite for the 2,000 Guineas, providing he recovers sufficiently from a bruised foot... more

Breeders' Cup hero Conduit set to make Curragh comeback

24.03.09
Horse racing: Sir Michael Stoute has said that Conduit could make his debut this season in the Tattersalls Gold Cup at the Curragh... more

Rankings slump gives Godolphin cause for concern concern

14.01.09
The absence of any Godolphin-trained horse from the top end of the 2008 World Thoroughbred Rankings must give the ruler of Dubai cause for concern... more

Approach and Curlin top world rankings

13.01.09
Epsom Derby winner New Approach was rated the joint-best horse when the 2008 World Thoroughbred Rankings were unveiled in London... more

South African trainer De Kock rules out full-time British move

11.12.08
South African trainer Mike De Kock has ruled out a permanent move to Britain but is still "in negotiations" to buy Geoff Wragg's Newmarket stables... more

Spencer snub overshadows Curragh build-up

24.06.08
The Curragh is the centre of attention this weekend where Jim Bolger's New Approach attempts to land a second Derby... more

O'Brien leaves Godolphin feeling blue

20.06.08
While Aidan O'Brien, Johnny Murtagh and the Coolmore team sweep all before them at Ascot this week, arch rivals Godolphin are left wondering what has happened to their fortunes at the Royal meeting... more

Chapple-Hyam's Tariq can repel international challenge

16.06.08
Last year's Jersey Stakes winner can provide Newmarket trainer with perfect start to Royal Ascot week... more

Lush Lashes can strike for under-fire Bolger

05.06.08
Much-maligned trainer's change of heart is set to pay dividends in tomorrow's Oaks... more

Bolger boost as rain hits Epsom ahead of Derby

03.06.08
While Jim Bolger awoke to criticism of his decision to change his mind about running New Approach in the Vodafone Derby, going reports from Epsom will have brightened his mood.... more

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